Angel Reese’s Historic Double-Double Streak Continues Despite Chicago Sky’s Struggles
Angel Reese has once again demonstrated her remarkable consistency and dominance on the basketball court, extending her incredible double-double streak to ten consecutive games during the Chicago Sky’s disappointing 91-68 defeat against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday evening. This achievement has cemented her place in Women’s National Basketball Association history, as she becomes the first player ever to accomplish multiple streaks of at least ten straight games with double-digit points and rebounds, showcasing her exceptional rebounding ability and scoring prowess that has made her one of the league’s most formidable forwards.
The current streak, which began following a challenging loss to the Atlanta Dream on June 22nd where she managed to secure 10 points and an impressive 19 rebounds, represents just the latest chapter in Reese’s remarkable journey of statistical excellence throughout this season. Her consistency has been nothing short of extraordinary, as there have been merely five games this entire season where the talented forward has failed to achieve the double-double benchmark, entering Tuesday’s contest with stellar averages of 14 points and 12.6 rebounds per game that reflect her impact on both ends of the court.
This current accomplishment builds upon the foundation Reese established during her rookie campaign last year, when she embarked on an even more impressive 15-game double-double streak that announced her arrival as a premier talent in professional women’s basketball. During that inaugural season, she maintained outstanding averages of 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game throughout the summer months, ultimately finishing as the runner-up in the highly competitive Rookie of the Year race behind Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark, though her individual excellence couldn’t prevent the Sky’s struggles as a team.
The Chicago Sky’s disappointing 13-27 record last season resulted in their failure to qualify for the playoffs and ultimately led to the organization’s decision to part ways with head coach Teresa Weatherspoon, indicating the franchise’s commitment to finding new leadership that could better utilize the considerable talents of players like Reese. Despite the team’s collective struggles, Reese’s individual performance remained consistently impressive, demonstrating her ability to maintain high-level production regardless of the circumstances surrounding her team’s overall performance and organizational changes.
In Tuesday night’s lopsided defeat to the Minnesota Lynx, Reese contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds in what marked the team’s first game following the All-Star break, securing her double-double milestone midway through the fourth quarter with a characteristic display of determination and skill. The defining moment came when she drove aggressively toward the basket and successfully converted a difficult contested layup in the paint, demonstrating the type of gritty, physical play that has become her trademark throughout her professional career and helped establish her reputation as one of the league’s most tenacious competitors.
However, the game also presented some concerning developments for Reese personally, as she received her seventh technical foul of the season during the contest, putting her dangerously close to an automatic one-game suspension that would be triggered if she accumulates one additional technical foul. This disciplinary issue represents a potential obstacle that could interrupt her historic double-double streak and force her to miss crucial games during the Sky’s already challenging season, highlighting the importance of maintaining composure and avoiding unnecessary confrontations with officials moving forward.
Despite Reese’s individual excellence and historic achievement, the Minnesota Lynx dominated the contest from start to finish, with all five of their starting players reaching double figures in scoring and demonstrating the type of balanced offensive attack that has made them one of the league’s premier teams. Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride each contributed 19 points to lead the Lynx’s offensive assault, while the team collectively shot nearly 45% from the field and effectively stifled the Sky’s offensive efforts by limiting them to a mere 12 points during the crucial third quarter period that essentially decided the outcome.
The Lynx’s dominant performance improved their record to an impressive 21-4 overall and maintained their perfect 13-0 home record at the Target Center in Minneapolis, demonstrating the significant gap between championship-caliber teams and struggling franchises like the Chicago Sky. Meanwhile, Kamilla Cardoso provided additional support for Chicago with her own double-double performance of 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Kia Nurse contributed 16 points and eight rebounds, though these individual efforts proved insufficient against Minnesota’s superior team execution and depth.
The Chicago Sky’s current 7-16 record positions them among the league’s worst teams, ranking as the third-poorest record ahead of only the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun, which reflects the organizational challenges that extend far beyond individual player performance. As Reese and her teammates prepare for their upcoming Thursday contest against the Seattle Storm, the focus will undoubtedly remain on individual improvement and building the foundation for future success, while Reese continues her pursuit of basketball history through her remarkable consistency and determination on the court.